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AQA GCSE · Question 06.1 · Politics and Participation

Which of the following cities has a directly elected mayor?

Answer options:

A.

Belfast

B.

Cardiff

C.

Edinburgh

D.

London

How to approach this question

Recall your knowledge of local government structures in major UK cities. Identify which of the listed cities has a system where citizens vote directly for a single individual to be the executive leader (mayor) of the city.

Full Answer

D.London✓ Correct
The correct answer is D. London has a directly elected mayor who is responsible for the strategic governance of the city.
In the UK, some cities and combined authorities have chosen to have a system with a directly elected executive mayor, who has significant powers and is accountable directly to the electorate. London was one of the first and is the most well-known example. Other major cities like Manchester, Liverpool, and Bristol also have directly elected mayors. This is different from the traditional system where a council is run by a 'leader' who is chosen from among the elected councillors, or a ceremonial 'mayor' with no executive power.

Common mistakes

Confusing a ceremonial mayor or Lord Mayor with a directly elected executive mayor. The former is a figurehead role, while the latter holds real political power.

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